Mr. Chairman. In view of the fact that in my opinion the Committee on Immigration will report a substantial measure for the restriction of Immigration. It is my desire to get as much time for debate on that question as possible. I know if that bill comes before the House there will be an immense demand for the time allotted to debate. so I take this opportunity to express my views. and shall be glad to be interrupted by any gentleman who wishes to ask a question. The humanitarian urges us not to restrict immigration. because our forefathers had the advantage of a free country into which to come as pioneers and found for themselves homes in a new world. and because America should ever be a land of refuge for the oppressed and for the ambitious man. But go down to Ellis Island any afternoon when a ship from Genoa is coming in. watch that long line of assisted and semicontract labor passing the inspectors. and then try to pick out one man in five who looks like a hearty zelfrespecting pioneer. and not like a man brought here under a contract expressed or implied. But. says the practical man. these men are all needed. there is a demand for their labor. if there were no demand. how could they come here and get jobs?
Identified stereotypes
Generalization that immigrants are not hearty, self-respecting pioneers but brought under contract.